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cave-in

cave-in (plural cave-ins)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. collapse: a collapse of something caused by pressure or undermining

2. fallen structure: a place where a structure such as a roof or floor has collapsed because of pressure or being undermined

3. yielding: a giving in to persuasion or threats, after trying to resist

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